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CHAPTER 42. HURTHARA“Are you alright?“ Jason was all over me, asking questions and scrutinizing my body. “Do you need anything? Why don't you allow me help you out of this wet duvet? Get you something warmer,“For someone who has been perfectly ignored since we came into my apartment, he was still asking lots of questions. Wasn't it obvious enough that I don't wanna talk to him?“You're gonna catch a cold. Hold on, let me make you a cup of coffee,“ He stood from his crouched posture and was gonna head into my kitchen.“Don't you dare,“ I seethed out feverishly. My teeth were clattering from the cold that had sprawled goosebumps to all parts of my body. But I'd rather die from the cold than drink anything he makes. He looked at me confusingly, “What?““Don't act like you have any rights to move around in my apartment 'cause you don't. You're not a relative nor a friend, so know your limits,““Hara, c'mon. I know you're angry, but…““Hara?“ I repeated in consternation. ”All these whi
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CHAPTER 43. COMPLICATEDRYDERNearing the border, I got a mind link from Jason. Turns out Ciara had lost her mind and ambushed Hara with her media buddies. I alighted from the car with the speed of lightning, ignoring the elders and whatever lecture they hurled at me.The old temple and whatever sick sacrifices we had to make had to wait. Hara was my priority, she always will be.In my human form, I was at a disadvantage, as I had to stick around and hitchhike a ride. And if I requested they come pick me up, that'll take forever.Jason had sounded rather serious and I wasn't taking any fucking chances. I had to go to Hara and see with my own eyes that Ciara hadn't done as much as touch a strand of her hair.Taking in her appearance, it seems Ciara had done more than just touching her hair strands. That bitch is gonna get it from me, no way am I gonna forgive this.Jason looked like he wanted to stick around much longer but I wasn't about to keep him around while I tried to straighten
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CHAPTER 44.RYDERThe bust of activities at home was enough to keep you on an edge. Reporters from prominent media houses were swamping in, it was a damn frenzy.On my arrival, I got snatched from their questions by the warlords and Jason.“Save it for the press conference,” They repeatedly told the reporters, keeping them off me.They were distressed and bothered, but not as much as I was.With Jay and a few trainees left back at Hara's apartment to keep watch, I had just Darius and Giveon at my side as we headed to the main hall where the press conference should commence any minute from now.Jason was behind us, checking his phone. “Jesus, this keeps getting worse. The main video has over a million views, and it's got over a hundred thousand shares. Does Ciara have this much influence over the people or is this some kind of glitch?““Ciara's an icon, no doubts about that. But this is much more than just her fanbase.“ I countered, fastening my strides. Couldn't wait to get into the m
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CHAPTER 45. COME STAY WITH MERYDER“Do you know the woman in the video?!“ The first question was thrown at me.The aggressive camera flashes would be frightening to someone who wasn't used to it, but I was. Standing on the podium, I tried to maintain a poker face. “Yes, I do,“ My reply slid right out. It was hard to keep the emotions out of my words.“What's your relationship with the woman in the video?!“As much as I wanted the whole world to know that Hara was my mate, I knew more than anyone that this wasn't the right time to say that. “You'll find out soon,“ That was my reply instead, and it seemed to tick them off.“Does that mean the claims made by Ma'am Ciara are true?!““Are you really bewitched?! Is that why you're after her even though she's pregnant for another?!““Is she the reason behind the flood?!“Their questions came rapidly, leaving me no room to reply. They all had something to say, and it's worse that they seem to be believing Ciara's trash.“It seems your rela
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CHAPTER 46. OUT OF MY LIFERYDER“So here's how it's gonna be, Ciara. I ask the questions and you try your hardest to be honest. Do you understand?!“Her defiant stare was the last of her pride, but I knew she got the message. They took the duct tape off.“Now tell me, how did you know I was staking out Hara's apartment?““I followed you every night, and you know what? You're a bastard and I hope you rot in hell for every pain I went through. You treated me like some worthless creature and then you ran off to that freak!““Her name's Hara. Be sure to remember that, or I'm slitting that tongue of yours,““I don't give a damn about her name! My heart's hurting. I can't afford any iota of niceness right now,““Don't come playing the victim with me, Ciara. It doesn't suit you. And for the record, whatever pain you had to endure was caused by you. I never gave you a reason to think I had feelings for you. Hell, I never shot any shots at you. All I've ever done from the onset is reject you
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Once abused. Now loved.CHAPTER 47. A ROGUERYDER“Where is he?!“ I demanded sharply as I walked through the main door of the pack house. It was a two-storied building, situated at the heart of the city. “He's at the secluded area,“ Victor replied, and he, alongside the warlords, led the way to the secluded area. Victor was from the Beta lineage and called the shots here in the pack house whenever the Warlords were away on their missions.Being here today made me briefly nostalgic. This place held a lot of fun memories, back when I was young and free to indulge all my crazy whims.Ever since I assumed the position as the Alpha of the pack, things changed. The palace held me hostage with its overwhelming responsibilities. I had no time to visit. Been a hell of a time since I came here. All I do is give instructions on what I need from the pack house. But today, I was forced to grace it with my presence.I looked around the quiet abode and wondered just how boisterous it would have bee
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Once Abused. Now loved.Chapter 48.Rogue.I had no reason to go cover-up. My blood could resist the venom in the rogue blood and that keeps me at an advantage above others. That's also the reason the rogues would slit my throat in a heartbeat if they could.That's why I find it so hard to believe Jason was a rogue. The first thing on the bucket list of the rogues was to kill me. If Jason was really one of them, why hasn't he made a move? All these years together, he sure had the chance to harm me in a way. Why didn't he?The evidence was right there. He was the coldest creature I've ever laid my eyes on. He killed my men. Those were proof enough that he was a rogue. But still, it just doesn't sink in that way.“If he was really a rogue, why did he wait so long to show it?“ I voiced my confusion.“Maybe he needed something to trigger that side of him. An emotional trigger, perhaps,“Emotional trigger, you say? Hara? Shit!Dr. Freya was very much covered up, with gloves, face shield, g
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CHAPTER 49. A SHADOW OF MYSELFRYDERIt's been two days since Hara's disappearance. Two days of living in hell. Two days of wallowing in depression and misery. Two days of basking in sheer confusion. It's the most unexplainable shit. No one knew anything. Like she just disappeared into thin air. I tried getting Jason to talk again, but he wouldn't. He just glares at me, gets aggressive, and goes mute. It's already been more than 48 hours but I still can't completely believe that Jason was a rogue. Nothing made sense at all. And I'm fighting, dear Goddess, I'm fighting damn hard to keep my wits around. But it isn't easy. The people still needed consolation from the flood and I always go out there to give that to them. I show up, maintain a poker face and do what an Alpha should do. The flood already hit Rackline so we helped those living there evacuate. Helped them settle down in new homes and compensated them for their loss.But at night, I'm the shadow of myself. I stayed up all n
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